VIKINGS

Cousins in studying-for-a-quiz mode with new Vikings offense

June 5, 2022 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The new Minnesota Vikings regime kept much of the roster core intact this season, largely relying on a fresh environment and shift in strategy to yield a contending team. For all the experience that exists on both sides of the ball, there has been a remarkable amount of re-learning taking place this […]

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Arizona Cardinals defensive back Jeff Gladney — former Vikings 1st-round pick — dies in crash

May 30, 2022 Associated Press

DALLAS (AP) — Jeff Gladney, a defensive back for the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, died Monday in a car crash in Dallas. He was 25. Gladney’s death was confirmed by the Cardinals and his agent. “We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are […]

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Vikings get big pass-rush boost with Hunter’s healthy return

May 17, 2022 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Danielle Hunter became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 50 sacks, an athletic marvel for the Minnesota Vikings who was as durable as they come in this violent sport. About 2 1/2 years later, with his gaudy sack total stalled out from consecutive injury-wrecked seasons, Hunter has found himself […]

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Vikings add analytics expert Demitrius Washington in VP role

May 16, 2022 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hired Demitrius Washington as vice president of football operations on Monday, a new position under new general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah that’s designed to take the front office deeper into data-based decision-making. Washington was the manager of football research and development for the past two years with the San […]

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Vikings decline 5th-year option on center Garrett Bradbury

May 2, 2022 Associated Press

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings declined the fifth-year option on the contract for center Garrett Bradbury on Monday, sending their 2019 first-round draft pick into the final season of his rookie deal. Bradbury made 45 starts for the Vikings in three years since he was taken with the No. 18 overall selection out […]